Dubai Maritime Crewing & Operations Leader

Jifmar Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Jifmar Group in Dubai seeks an experienced Crew Planning & Operations professional to oversee crew scheduling, rotations, and compliance across vessels. You will optimize staffing, monitor hours, manage absences, and support cost-efficient crewing operations in a fast-paced maritime environment.

Fluent English, strong leadership and knowledge of maritime regulations are essential. Join a dynamic, international team delivering turnkey maritime services across continents.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in crewing or maritime operations with team management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and labour law.
• Experience in budget management and cost optimisation.
• Fluent English and good command of Microsoft Office.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership, with integrity, discretion and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Good knowledge of the GCC active (I)NOCs' crew compliance rules and visa requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise crew schedules in compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the right competencies are assigned to the right vessel at the right time.
• Manage absences, special leave requests and arrange necessary replacements.
• Coordinate crew rotations and ensure continuity of operations.
• Monitor working hours, rest periods and provide out-of-hours support when required.

Skills

Crew scheduling

Regulatory compliance

People management

Budget management

Maritime regulations

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jifmar Group in Dubai seeks an experienced Crew Planning & Operations professional to oversee crew scheduling, rotations, and compliance across vessels. You will optimize staffing, monitor hours, manage absences, and support cost-efficient crewing operations in a fast-paced maritime environment.

Fluent English, strong leadership and knowledge of maritime regulations are essential. Join a dynamic, international team delivering turnkey maritime services across continents.